Bricks & Mortar Investment

By Brian Etemad   As the cost of living increases together with rents and the announcement that school fees with go up as much by 30%, residents are now looking to convert their rent costs into bricks and mortar investment. Investors are also looking for property investment opportunities with the World Expo 2020 in mind with expectations of growth and higher profit leading up to the event as thousands of visitors and expats will venture into Dubai. It has also become more common to purchase off-plan as most developers have secured mortgage lending for their new projects.   Buyers can feel … Continue reading Bricks & Mortar Investment

Federal Tax Authority Opens Registration for Tax Agents and Tax Accounting Software Vendors

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has officially opened registration for individuals interested in working as Tax Agents and for Tax Accounting Software Vendors, in addition to providing the necessary technical support to help these vendors as they assist UAE-based businesses comply with tax regulations. The Federal Tax Authority has defined standards and specifications that must be met by the Tax Agent, who is defined by Federal Law No. (7) of 2017 on Tax Procedures as (Any Person registered with the Authority in the Register, who is appointed on behalf of another Person to represent him before the Authority and assist … Continue reading Federal Tax Authority Opens Registration for Tax Agents and Tax Accounting Software Vendors